Miniature Bull Terrier

English Miniature Bull Terrier, White Cavalier

The Miniature Bull Terrier was developed from the larger Bull Terrier, it has always been kept as a companion. The breed was previously known as the Bull and Terrier, Bull-dog Terrier, White Cavalier, or Hink's Breed, after their creator.

Miniature Bull Terrier Standards

Recognition

AKC (Terrier)

FCI (Group 3)

KC (Terrier)

UKC (Terrier)

Height/Weight

10-14"

24-33 lbs

Appearance

small terrier

thin, small, erect ears

short tail, thick at base

flat coat is short and harsh to the touch

Color

black

brindle

fawn

red

tricolor

white

History of the Miniature Bull Terrier

Date of Origin

_1900s

Country of Origin

England

Related Breeds

The history of the Miniature Bull Terrier coincides with the larger Bull Terrier, as these dogs were simply bred down from the larger version. They were created from runts that were inbred to produce smaller and smaller dogs. At one point there was an attempt to breed a ‘Toy’ Bull Terrier, but this caused serious deformities and both the Toy and Miniature began to lose favor. In the 1930s Miniatures were attempted again with special efforts to produce a sound animal, which succeeded and resulted in today’s dog.